Kashmiri skier Arif Khan qualifies for Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

The 30-year-old who hails from the Hajibal Tanmarg area, has represented the country four times in the World Championships.

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows ski slopes at the National Alpine Skiing Centre, a venue of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, during an organised media tour in Beijing's Yanqing district, China February 5, 2021.

Kashmiri Alpine skier Arif Mohammed Khan has qualified for the Winter Olympics 2022 to be held in Beijing.

The 30-year-old who hails from the Hajibal Tanmarg area, has represented the country four times in the World Championships.

 

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah congratulated Khan after news of his qualification broke.

Congratulations Arif, well done for qualifying for #Beijing2022. We will all be rooting for you. https://t.co/hS4R5FDYeS

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) November 20, 2021